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What is NYC ZR § 23-426?

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This section outlines additional height and setback regulations for zoning lots in Historic Districts as designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It specifies modifications to maximum height regulations and requirements for buildings with wide street walls. Applies to building owners in designated Historic Districts.

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§ 23-426 Additional height and setback provisions

ZR § 23-426

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In the districts indicated, the following additional regulations shall apply:

For any zoning lot located in a Historic District designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, any applicable maximum height regulations of Section 23-42, inclusive, or as modified in any applicable Special District, may be modified as follows: the maximum base height may vary between the maximum set forth in Sections 23-422, 23-424, and 23-425, and the height of an adjacent building before setback, if such height is higher than the maximum base height.

For buildings containing multiple dwelling residences with street wall widths exceeding 150 feet, as measured parallel to the street line, a minimum of 20 percent of the entire surface area of each street wall shall either recess or project a minimum of three feet from the street wall. The depth of required recesses or projections of a building shall be measured from the street wall.

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